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Croydon Tabernacle RCCG
Welcome to our podcast. One of Croydon Tabernacle's core visions is to be a place where people of all races, culture and gender find love, hope and fulfilment in Christ Jesus as well as attain their God ordained destiny. We are a part of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, our mission is reconciling the individual, the community and the nations back to God. We pray you are blessed as you listen to these messages.
Who hath heard such a thing? Who hath seen such things?
Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.
Isaiah 66:8
When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake.
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‘Living Sacrifice’ by Pastor Babalola
‘I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.’ Romans 12:1 (KJV)
‘Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].’ Romans 12:2 (AMPC)
Be blessed as you listen.
‘Approved by God’ by Deacon Seun
‘Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.’ 2 Timothy 2:15 (AMP)
‘Your Body a Living Sacrifice’ by Pastor Babalola
‘I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, whichis your reasonable service.’ Romans 12:1 (NKJV)
‘Prayer Creates Victory’ by Pastor Tobi
“And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.” Joel 2:26(KJV)
‘The Lord, My Shepherd’ by Pastor Babalola
‘The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.’ Psalm 23:1
‘A New Song’ by Pastor Babalola
‘Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them.’ Isaiah 42:10 (NIV)
‘If Nobody Else Believes, I Do’ by Pastor Frank
1 Samuel 1:1-18 (NIV) ‘She said, “May your servant find favour in your eyes.” Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast.’
‘Finding my Way Back to God’ by Excellence
‘Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them”—’ Ecclesiastes 12:1 (NIV)
From Lo Debar to Kindness and Grace by Pastor Tobi
‘The king asked, “Is there no one still alive from the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?” Ziba answered the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan; he is lame in both feet.”’ 2 Samuel 9:3 (NIV)
'God's Mighty Deeds' by Deacon Seun
11“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” 12“I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” Psalm 77:11-12 (NIV)
Wonders of his Praise by Pastor Babalola
5“Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.” 6 “Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.” Psalm 67:5-6 (KJV)
From Strength to Strength by Pastor Babalola
“Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.” Psalm 84:4-7 (NIV)
My Call by Pastor Tobi
“And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.” Romans 8:30(NIV)
You Were Created For His Glory by Pastor Babalola
“everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” Isaiah 43:7 (NIV)
The Encounter by Deacon Seun
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him. Ephesians 1:17
On Time God by Pastor Frank
And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah Jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the Lord it shall be seen. Genesis 22:14
Be Expectant in Prayer by Pastor Frank
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. Acts 12:5
The Good Shepherd by Deacon Seun
“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” John 10:11 (KJV)
Sermon: Divine Upgrade
By Pastor Ojo
2 Samuel 6:11 (NKJV)
The ark of the Lord remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months. And the Lord blessed Obed-Edom and all his household.
Sermon: It's the Lord's Battle
By Pastor Babalola
2 Chronicles 20:15b (ERV)
The Lord says this to you: ‘Don’t be afraid or worry about this large army, because the battle is not your battle. It is God’s battle!
Sermon: Counsel from God
By Pastor Ojo
Psalm 73:24 (NIV)
You guide me with your counsel, and afterward, you will take me into glory.
Sermon: Find Peace
By Pastor Ojo
John 14:27 (NIV)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
This is our Health Awareness Sunday led by our Welfare Team
We aim to educate people about the need to take precautions for their health and wellbeing as well as various help and support that are available.
If you have any health concerns please speak to your GP or medical practitioner
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'Honour God'
Deuteronomy 10:12
And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
Pastor Babalola's sermon on 'You Are Not Forgotten'
Isaiah 49:15 (NLT)
Never! Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne? But even if that were possible, I would not forget you!
Pastor Ojo's Easter Sunday sermon on "See What the Lord Has Done"
Ephesians 1:19-23 (NLT)
I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power
that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.
Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come.
God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church.
And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself.
Pastor Kayode Ojo's sermon on "All Things are Possible"
Luke 1:37 (NKJV)
For with God nothing will be impossible.”
Pastor Kayode Ojo's Sermon on 'Grace to Serving God Acceptably'
Hebrews 12:28-29 (NKJV)
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we [a]may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire.
Pastor Ojo's sermon - 'Arise, Shine'
Isaiah 60:1-3 (NKJV)
Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.
For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you.
The Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
Pastor Ojo’s sermon on God’s Plan for You
Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV)
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.
Pastor Babalola's sermon on 'Heart of Gratitude'
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (AMP) In every situation (no matter what the circumstances) be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
Deacon Seun's message on 'Abiding in Him'
John 15:5 (ERV) I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I to you, you will produce plenty of fruit. But separated from me you won’t be able to do anything.
Pastor Yinka Ojo's sermon on 'Complete in Him'
Ephesians 2:18-19 (ESV)
For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.
Making Marriage Work - Session 2 - Now I’m Married - Q&A
'A practical deep dive into handling the day to day challenges of marriage.' by REV. & MRS SOLOMON ADEBARA
Making Marriage Work - Session 2 - Now I’m Married
'A practical deep dive into handling the day to day challenges of marriage.' by REV. & MRS SOLOMON ADEBARA
Making Marriage Work - Session 1 - Before Marriage - Q&A '
A practical deep dive into handling the day to day challenges of marriage.' by REV. & MRS SOLOMON ADEBARA
Making Marriage Work - Session 1 - Before Marriage
'A practical deep dive into handling the day to day challenges of marriage.' by REV. & MRS SOLOMON ADEBARA
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'Fight of Faith'
1 Timothy 6:12 (GNT)
Run your best in the race of faith, and win eternal life for yourself; for it was to this life that God called you when you firmly professed your faith before many witnesses.
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'Love is Patient'
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
Pastor Babalola's sermon on 'Called to Serve'
1 Peter 2:5,9 (NIV) You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'Follow the Example of Christ'
1 Corinthians 11 (NIV) Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
Pastor Junior Nwaubani's message on 'Reconciled to Reconcile Evangelistic Outreach' Impact Vision International
Mark 16: 15-18 (NIV) He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; They will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'Magnificent God'
Isaiah 40:22 (NKJV) It is He who sits above the circle of the earth, And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers, Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain; And spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.
Isaiah 66:1 (NKJV) Thus says the Lord: “Heaven is My throne, And earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest?
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'Choose Life'
Psalm 45:6-7 (NKJV) Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions.
Deacon Seun's message on 'The Contract'
John 3:16 (NIV) For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Pastor Tobi's sermon on 'Stories of Faith & Hope'
Hebrews 11: 1-3 (NKJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
Pastor Yinka Ojo's sermon on 'A Grateful Heart'
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 (NLT) Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
Pastor Babalola's sermon on 'Walk with God'
2 Corinthians 4: 8-10 (NIV)
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
Persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'No Friend Like Jesus'
John 15:13-15 (NKJV) Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'Wait on the Lord'
Exodus 20:18-21 (NKJV) Now all the people witnessed the thunderings, the lightning flashes, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking; and when the people saw it, they trembled and stood afar off. Then they said to Moses, “You speak with us, and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die.” And Moses said to the people, “Do not fear; for God has come to test you, and that His fear may be before you, so that you may not sin.” So the people stood afar off, but Moses drew near the thick darkness where God was.
Pastor Tobi's sermon on 'My Testimony'
Acts 22:3-5 I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the strictness of our fathers’ law, and was zealous toward God as you all are today. I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women; As also the high priest bears me witness, and all the council of the elders, from whom I also received letters to the brethren, and went to Damascus to bring in chains even those who were there to Jerusalem to be punished.
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'Remember me Oh Lord'
Philippians 2: 12-13 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
1 Samuel 1:19 (NKJV) Then they rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord, and returned and came to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembered her.
Pastor Frank's sermon on 'Know Your Exit'
Genesis 19: 21 - 22 (NKJV)
And he said to him, “See, I have favored you concerning this thing also, in that I will not overthrow this city for which you have spoken. Hurry, escape there. For I cannot do anything until you arrive there. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'All for Jesus'
Mark 10: 17-22 NKJV
17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?”
18 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God.
19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’ ”
20 And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.”
21 Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”
22 But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'Heart of Kindness'
Colossians 3:12 (NLT) Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'His Mighty Power'
Jeremiah 32:17 (NLT)
O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you!
Pastor Ojo's message on 'Knowledge of Him'
Ephesians 1:15-18 (NLT)
Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.
Pastor Yinka Ojo's message on 'Kingdom of God'
John 3:1-7 (NLT)
There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you.”
Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”
“What do you mean?” exclaimed Nicodemus. “How can an old man go back into his mother’s womb and be born again?”
Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. 6 Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. So don’t be surprised when I say, ‘You must be born again.’
Pastor Babalola's message on 'Remove not the Ancient Landmark'
Proverbs 22:28 (NLT)
Don’t cheat your neighbour by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by previous generations.
Pastor Ojo's message on 'The Book of Life'
Philippians 4:2-3 (NLT)
Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. And I ask you, my true partner, to help these two women, for they worked hard with me in telling others the Good News. They worked along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are written in the Book of Life.
Pastor Ojo's message on 'Are You Born Again''
John 3:3-5 (NLT)
Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” “What do you mean?” exclaimed Nicodemus. “How can an old man go back into his mother’s womb and be born again?”
Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit.
Pastor Yinka Ojo's message on 'The Fear of the Lord'
Proverbs 1:7 (NLT)
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Pastor Babalola's message on 'Partnership that Works'
Genesis 1:26-27 (NLT)
Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.”
So God created human beings[c] in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Pastor Ojo's message on 'Conflict Resolution at Home'
Psalm 127: 1-2 (NLT)
Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.
It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.
Part 2 of Pastor Ojo's message on 'Building a Godly Home'
Proverbs 13:22 (NLT)
Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth
Pastor Ojo's message on 'Building a Godly Home'
Proverbs 13:22 (NLT)
Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.
Pastor Ojo's message on 'If And Only If We Can Pray'
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV)
If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'A True Friend'
John 15:14-17 (ERV)
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You are my friends if you do what I tell you to do. 15. I no longer call you servants, because servants don’t know what their master is doing. But now I call you friends, because I have told you everything that my Father told me.
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“You did not choose me. I chose you. And I gave you this work: to go and produce fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you anything you ask for in my name. 17 This is my command: Love each other.
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'How to Love - Avoid Taking Revenge''
Romans 5:5 (ERV)
And this hope will never disappoint us. We know this because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts through the Holy Spirit he gave us.
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'Love for All'
Matthew 22:37-40 (ERV)
37 Jesus answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and most important command. 39 And the second command is like the first: ‘Love your neighbour the same as you love yourself.’ 40 All of the law and the writings of the prophets take their meaning from these two commands.”
Pastor Ojo's sermon on 'Love One Another'
1 Corinthians 13: 1-3 (ERV)
- I may speak in different languages, whether human or even of angels. But if I don’t have love, I am only a noisy bell or a ringing cymbal. 2. I may have the gift of prophecy, I may understand all secrets and know everything there is to know, and I may have faith so great that I can move mountains. But even with all this, if I don’t have love, I am nothing. 3. I may give away everything I have to help others, and I may even give my body as an offering to be burned. But I gain nothing by doing all this if I don’t have love.
Seun Oladokun's 2nd Service Bible Study discussion session on 'The Life of Joseph - Israel's Suffering in Egypt'
Seun Oladokun's 1st Service Bible Study discussion session on 'The Life of Joseph - Israel's Suffering in Egypt'
Deaconess Moyo's sermon on 'Divine Acceleration - Fast Track'
Focusing on Vision, Purpose, Focus and Faith
This is Part 3 of 3 of Rev. Adebara's sermon on 'Marriage: Before and After the Wedding Day'
This is Part 2 of 3 of Rev. Adebara's sermon on 'Marriage: Before and After the Wedding Day'
This is Part 1 of 3 of Rev. Adebara's sermon on 'Marriage: Before and After the Wedding Day'
This is the Part 2 of 2 of Pastor Ayo Ayeni's sermon on 'Divine Choice - Doing Things Differently '
This is the Part 1 of 2 of Pastor Ayo Ayeni's sermon on 'Divine Choice - Doing Things Differently '